Do you have life or work experience that could be turned into college credit? Now may be a great time to find out if your experiences could help further your career and degree, saving you both time and money. We recently had a chance to speak with two leaders of the Northeast Regional Prior Learning Assessment Consortium (NRPLAC), Heather...
One of the roles of the North Shore Alliance is to support economic development initiatives across 30 towns along the northeast region of Massachusetts. Not only do we encourage and support growing companies and their leaders, but we also bolster new businesses by providing information about commercial development opportunities for entrepreneurs to start a new business or current business owners...
The North Shore Alliance, or the “Alliance,” prides itself on supporting economic development initiatives across the 30 communities and four Gateway Cities of the North Shore of Massachusetts. Each month we will be conducting a community highlight. We will be taking a look at some of these communities, where they stand economically, and highlight commercial development sites that may be...
There are 34 fascinating and uniquely different cities and towns across Essex County. The region is well-known for its hospitality and travel and tourism sector. Unfortunately, the pandemic has hit our region hard. Part of our mission at the North Shore Alliance is to put visitors, businesses, and local residents in touch with other organizations that can help revitalize and...
The first thing that comes to mind when someone thinks about Salem, Massachusetts is probably the historic period known as the Witch Trials of 1692. Or, maybe Salem conjures up thoughts of the month of October and Halloween. Salem is so much more than these two things however, and is the perfect place to visit, live, and work. Salem Main...
When home buyers begin their search for real estate that will give them “a little more bang for their buck,” they look for zip codes that allow for more space, an easy commute, and access to amenities. Peabody, Massachusetts fits that description accurately, according to an August 2021 study published in USA Today. According to Realtor.com’s annual list of...
This last year-and-a-half has been a roller coaster for many families and business leaders across the Commonwealth and the nation. The initial worry about the spread of the potentially fatal virus quickly expanded into worry about closing businesses, loss of employment, and a major downturn for our local and national economy. Where does Massachusetts economy stand right now in terms...
The North Shore Alliance, or the “Alliance,” prides itself on supporting economic development initiatives across the 30 communities and four Gateway Cities of the North Shore of Massachusetts. Each month we will be taking a look at some of these communities, where they stand economically, and highlight commercial development sites that may be of interest to our readers. This month...
The six New England states hold a unique position, in that this innovative region has a common set of concerns and issues that residents and business leaders want heard in Washington D.C.. The New England Council (NEC) helps those voices be heard in a unified and collective way, especially when it comes to our region’s economy. In a recent North...
For the past year and a half, we have been experiencing unprecedented times with hardship as a major theme. Covid has exposed some of the great inequities that have existed in communities of color, low wage populations, and for women in the workforce. The Commonwealth Corporation is uniquely positioned to provide grants, service, and support across the entire workforce development...
Studies in US News & World Report put Massachusetts in the top three states for business employment opportunities as well as noted that the Commonwealth is highly ranked for innovation and entrepreneurship. The pandemic has challenged us all in a multitude of ways. Our state’s economy has struggled in recent months but will find an easier time with recovery and...
We can all learn quite a great deal for the marine world around us. From how we age to how we are impacted by global climate change, the world’s ocean’s can help us understand our own unique biodiversity. In a recent radio interview on North Shore Conversations on 104.9, North Shore Alliance had the opportunity to speak with Chris Bolzan, Executive...